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LHR · Major International Airport · United Kingdom

Delayed at London?
You're owed money.

If your flight departed from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and was delayed 3+ hours, EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.

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London Heathrow Airport
LHR · London, United Kingdom
826 daily flights · 190 destinations
🏆 Up to €600
Fixed by EU law — Regulation EC 261/2004
Claim Won · €400
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London Heathrow AirportAt a Glance

Real-time performance metrics and flight statistics

826
Daily Flights
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190
Destinations
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London
Timezone
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EGLL
ICAO Code
83 ft
Elevation

Delay Performance

13 min
Avg. Delay
3.3%
Cancellations
1.6 / 5
6-Month Avg
Delay Index0.8 / 5.0
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Flights from London Heathrow Airport experience regular delays and cancellations. Were you affected?

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Airlines operating from London Heathrow Airport

Delayed by one of these carriers? Each is subject to EC 261/2004 on flights departing London Heathrow Airport.

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Enter your flight number and date from London Heathrow Airport. Our system instantly checks if EC 261/2004 applies to your disruption.

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Fill in your details once. Our partners at AirHelp take it from there — letters, legal pressure, the works.

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Money lands in your account. Average payout: €318. Only pay if you win — 35% service fee, zero upfront.

3–6 months typically
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Your rights are protected by EU law — Regulation EC 261/2004

Applies to all flights departing from EU airports, or arriving into the EU on an EU-based carrier.

How much is London Heathrow Airport owed you?

The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.

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Flights covered

Any flight departing from London Heathrow Airport to a destination in or out of the EU — as long as it's EU-regulated.

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6-year lookback window

You can claim for delayed flights up to 6 years ago in most EU countries. Don't leave money on the table.

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Delayed flights. Real compensation.

London Heathrow is the United Kingdom's busiest international hub and one of the world's most connected airports, handling approximately 826 daily flights across 190 routes. Located in west London, Heathrow serves as the primary base for British Airways and a key gateway for long-haul travel to North America, Asia, and the Middle East. The airport records a delay index of 0.75 and a cancellation rate of 3.3%, meaning disruptions affect thousands of passengers every week. Under EU regulation EC 261/2004, travelers departing from or arriving at Heathrow on qualifying EU-operated flights can claim up to €600 in compensation for significant delays or cancellations.

€250
Short-haul
€400
Medium-haul
€600
Long-haul
Up to 6 years
Claim lookback

When can you claim?

Delay of 3+ hours at arrival

If your flight from London Heathrow Airport arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.

Flight cancelled with <14 days notice

Cancellations from London Heathrow Airport announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.

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Denied boarding (overbooking)

If you were bumped at London Heathrow Airport due to an overbooked flight, you're entitled to compensation plus a full refund or rerouting.

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Flights up to 6 years old

In most EU countries, you can claim compensation for disrupted London Heathrow Airport flights retroactively up to 6 years ago.